Podcasts about life rescue mission

Jerrel T. Gilliam, executive Director For Light of Life Rescue Mission, calls in to talk about mental treatment to solve homeless issue.

Send us a textIn this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, host Doug Smith is interviewed by Dave D'Angelo on Northway Christian Community's Project 167 Podcast. They discuss various topics, including Doug's impactful work at Light of Life Rescue Mission, strategies for addressing homelessness, and practical insights on financial management within families. Doug shares his journey in leadership, the significance of regular family meetings, and the role of generosity in his life. This episode delves into the complexities of homelessness, mental health, and the opioid crisis, while also offering personal reflections on family dynamics, financial stewardship, and the importance of heart-led generosity.00:00 Welcome to the L3 Leadership Podcast01:23 Introducing Dave D'Angelo and the Project 167 Podcast02:11 Doug Smith's Role at Light of Life Rescue Mission04:07 Understanding Homelessness: Myths and Realities09:32 Generosity and Financial Wisdom13:20 Family Systems and Financial Peace23:27 Understanding Laura's Love for Details24:03 Family Team Meetings: A Weekly Routine24:29 Financial Stewardship in Marriage25:35 The Importance of IDS in Problem Solving26:37 Three to One: Strengthening Marital Bonds33:52 The Concept of Oneness in Marriage34:57 Generosity in Marriage: Learning from Brooke39:32 Encouraging Generosity: Lessons from Rick Warren44:18 Final Thoughts and ReflectionsThe Project 167 Podcast–where we share ways to bring God's word and biblical principles beyond the one hour we spend in church on Sundays, and into the remaining 167 hours of our week. Thank you to Pastor Dave D'Angelo for having Doug on for this episode. You can find the Project 167 Podcast:On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaY3oLiM0lSDTkTg_OQYVdW_oD2E7a114On Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/31b93LnkgFZJryQyHOLZ8w?si=5a18d33cfa5e4503On Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/project-167/id1799755945The L3 Leadership Podcast:▶️ WATCH FULL EPISODE: https://youtu.be/7axBStDM6Ig

Tressa reconnects with the phenomenal LaTeresa Blackwell, who long-time listeners will remember from Episode 2 (!), when Tressa interviewed her and her husband, Michael. They are co-owners of Cafe on the Corner and have given back to their Northside community in so many ways. LaTeresa continues to give and offer support...so Tressa welcomes her back to the show to catch up and to hear her story: Who inspired her? Why does she help folks in so many different ways? LaTeresa is now the Women's Shelter Manager for Light of Life Rescue Mission. And wait til you hear about her newest community endeavor...Get ready for one joyful, inspirational, and laugh-filled conversation.Cafe on the Corner: https://www.cafeonthecornerpgh.org/Light of Life Rescue Mission: https://www.lightoflife.org/For info on show guests, photos, and media coverage, visit our website: https://www.yinzaregood.com/FOLLOW US on social media! Instagram: @yinzaregood Facebook: @YinzAreGoodHave a story of GENEROSITY or KINDNESS to share with us? Email us at yinzaregood@gmail.comTo request a KINDNESS CRATE drop off at your business or school, email us at yinzaregood@gmail.com

Annie Cairns, Sr. Marketing and Comm Manager for Light of Life, and Lloyd Massie- Community engagement Liason call in to talk about the homeless encampments.

In this episode of the Calvary Leadership Podcast we sit down with Doug Smith from Light of Life Rescue Mission to discuss what it means to be a leader committed to continuous growth. Doug shares insights on the mindset and habits that help leaders improve daily—whether in ministry, business, or personal life. From practical strategies to biblical wisdom, this conversation will inspire you to embrace lifelong learning, lead with humility, and make a lasting impact.Don't miss this powerful discussion on how we can aim to always get better as leaders. Tune in now!

Jerrel T. Gilliam, executive Director of Light of Life Rescue Mission calls in to talk with Larry about 24 hours on a bench- an event to raise awareness to homelessness.

Welcome to Steelers Spotlight, our new weekly interview show, where host Aaron Becker will bring in guests from outside the Steelers Now team to bring an outside perspective about issues surrounding the Steelers. In our latest episode, Aaron talks with Pittsburgh Steelers team chaplain Kent Chevalier about his role with the team and the special brotherhood being built in the locker room. Aaron also talked with Kent about his "Deflect The Glory" campaign, which he used to raise money for three great organizations -- Urban Impact Foundation, Pittsburgh Kids Foundation and Light of Life Rescue Mission. Enjoy! #steelers #herewego #nfl CONNECT WITH STEELERS NOW: Steelers Now: https://steelersnow.com SN on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pghsteelersnow SN on FB: https://facebook.com/steelersnow SN on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/pghsteelersnow/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textIn this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, host Doug Smith shares his year-end review process, which has been a cornerstone of his personal growth since 2004. Doug discusses the importance of reflecting on the year gone by to foster growth and documents his detailed approach to conducting a comprehensive year-end review. He includes practical tips and encourages creating a personalized review system. Additionally, the episode features a word from the sponsor, Andocia Marketing Solutions. Doug wraps up with thoughtful ways to conclude the review process and the benefits of such reflections.00:00 - Welcome to the L3 Leadership Podcast00:27 - The Importance of Year-End Reviews00:58 - Sponsor Message: Andocia Marketing Solutions02:08 - Starting Your Year-End Review06:05 - Essential Tools for Your Review08:23 - Creating Your Year-End Report12:26 - Wrapping Up Your Year-End Review14:29 - Final Thoughts and EncouragementThe L3 Leadership Podcast is sponsored by Andocia Marketing Solutions. Andocia exists to bring leaders' visions to life. Visit https://andocia.com to learn more.To find more leadership resources and helpful content for your leadership journey, check out our website at https://l3leadership.org/ today.About Doug:  Doug Smith is the Director of Development atLight of Life Rescue Mission and Founder and CEO of L3 Leadership. He is the author of his eBook, “Making the Most of Mentoring”, a step-by-step guide to help you build and cultivate relationships with mentors. He blogs atdougsmithlive.com, is the host of the L3 Leadership podcast and is a sought-after public speaker. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura, who currently works as an Account Executive at Ivalua. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.Resources Mentioned:Year-End Review TemplateLiving Forward by Michael Hyatt (Affiliate Link)How to Journalmint.comThe Five Minute Journal AppQuotes from the Episode:"The best system for a year-end review is the one you'll actually follow.""The best way to learn something is to teach it to others."Connect with Doug:Website | Twitter | Facebook | Linkedin | Instagram

The message preached by Pastor Jeff Mesker at the River of Life Rescue Mission comes from Psalm 119:25-32. The LORD reminds us in His Word that no matter our circumstances, we can come to God's Word to be challenged and comforted. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roguechristian/support

In this message, we have a special guest speaker. Michael McCool preaches at the River of Life Rescue Mission for the first time. As a former guest of the Rescue Mission who successfully transitioned into independent living, Michael has been transformed by the grace of God. Michael preaches a needed message of surrender, hope, and the impossible being made possible by God. A special thanks goes to Michael for permitting his message to be recorded and shared. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roguechristian/support

Hour 3- Jerrel T. Gilliam joins Larry in the studio for the entire 8 o' clock hour to talk about the homeless issue in our city.

Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug is interviewed by his friend Zack Blair. Together, they discuss various topics, such as mental health, leadership, confidence, and parenting. About Doug Smith: Doug Smith is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission and Founder and CEO of L3 Leadership. He is the author of his eBook, “Making the Most of Mentoring”, a step-by-step guide to help you build and cultivate relationships with mentors. He blogs at dougsmithlive.com, he is the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, and he is a sought-after public speaker. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura, who works as an Account Executive at Ivalua. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.4 Key Takeaways:1. Doug shares his journey to confidence as a leader.2. Zack and Doug reflect on their friendship over the years and how having support is crucial to being a leader. 3. Being good with people involves showing an interest in others. Doug shares how he teaches his kids this concept. 4. He talks about overcoming trauma and moving past difficult times in life with the help of a therapist. Quotes From the Episode:“Invest in deep relationships.”“Unity is always really important to me.”Resources Mentioned:Leading on Empty by Wayne CordeiroLeaf by Niggle by JRR Tolkien Connect with Doug:Website | Twitter | Facebook | Linkedin | InstagramEpisode Webpage: https://l3leadership.org/412L3 Mastermind Groups: https://l3leadership.org/mastermindL3 Leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader/Follow us on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadershipRate This Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/l3leadership

Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug is interviewed by his long-time friend, Dan Herod for his podcast, Hope Between The Lines. They delve into relationships, mental health, grief, and more. About Doug Smith: Doug Smith is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission and Founder and CEO of L3 Leadership. He is the author of his eBook, “Making the Most of Mentoring”, a step-by-step guide to help you build and cultivate relationships with mentors. He blogs at dougsmithlive.com, he is the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, and he is a sought-after public speaker. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura, who currently works as an Account Executive at Ivalua. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.3 Key Takeaways:1. Doug shares a funny story of a prank his father and brother-in-law played on him years ago. 2. He talks about grief and mental health and shares his personal experience with these matters.3. Dan and Doug discuss how perspective can change everything and how we should highlight our accomplishments.Quotes From the Episode:“It's been the trying things in my life, the hard seasons that I've gone through, the dark seasons that have helped me grow the most.”“Suffering comes to all of us, it's what you do when suffering.” Resources Mentioned:The Gap and the Gain by Dan SullivanHope Between The Lines PodcastConnect with Doug:Website | Twitter | Facebook | Linkedin | InstagramEpisode Webpage: https://l3leadership.org/408L3 Mastermind Groups: https://l3leadership.org/mastermindL3 Leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader/Follow us on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadershipRate This Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/l3leadership

Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Doug talks about how he does a year-end review, why he believes every leader needs to do their own, and how to do your own. About Doug:  Doug Smith is the Director of Development atLight of Life Rescue Mission and Founder and CEO of L3 Leadership. He is the author of his eBook, “Making the Most of Mentoring”, a step-by-step guide to help you build and cultivate relationships with mentors. He blogs atdougsmithlive.com, is the host of the L3 Leadership podcast and is a sought-after public speaker. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura, who currently works as an Account Executive at Ivalua. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.4 Key Takeaways:1.Why the best kind of year-end review is the one that you'll actually follow.2. Why you should push forward, even if your first review won't be perfect.3. The importance of scheduling a time and place for your review.4. What to bring with you to your review.Resources Mentioned:Year-End Review TemplateLiving Forward by Michael Hyatt (Affiliate Link)How to Journalmint.comThe Five Minute Journal AppQuotes from the Episode:"The best system for a year-end review is the one you'll actually follow.""The best way to learn something is to teach it to others."Connect with Doug:Website | Twitter | Facebook | Linkedin | Instagram

Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug is interviewed by David McGlennen and talks about the impact of encouragement on young leaders, how growth requires endurance, and how suffering has played a role in developing as a leader. About Doug Smith: Doug Smith is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission and Founder and CEO of L3 Leadership. He is the author of his eBook, “Making the Most of Mentoring”, a step-by-step guide to help you build and cultivate relationships with mentors. He blogs at dougsmithlive.com, he is the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, and he is a sought-after public speaker. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura, who currently works as an Account Executive at Ivalua. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.4 Key Takeaways:1. Doug dives into the significance of endurance, patience, and the necessity of a long-term mindset in attaining leadership growth.2. He also uncovers the importance of “being in the arena” and how daily growth practices can lead to personal development. 3.  Furthermore, we explore the role of mastermind groups in fostering personal growth and leadership.4.  We discuss the power of self-reflection and placing trust in God's timing.Quotes From the Episode:“You have no idea the impact of what a few words of encouragement can have.”“You are one idea and one connection away from changing your destiny.”Resources Mentioned:L3 One Day ConferenceL3 Mastermind GroupsDavid's Podcast, In the Growth SpaceConnect with Doug:Website | Twitter | Facebook | Linkedin | InstagramEpisode Webpage: https://l3leadership.org/398L3 Mastermind Groups: https://l3leadership.org/mastermindL3 Leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader/Follow us on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadershipRegister for our L3 One Day 2024 Leadership Conference at L3OneDay.com!

Welcome to In The Growth Space. If you're a business leader with a hunger for growth, this podcast is for you!  This week David is joined by Doug Smith, who serves as the Assistant Executive Director at Light of Life Rescue Mission. This non-profit organization brings hope and healing to men, women, and families experiencing homelessness, poverty, and addiction. He is also the Founder of L3 Leadership, a leadership development organization that connects and develops leaders through podcasts, coaching, mastermind groups, and the L3 One Day Leadership Conference. In this episode, you'll hear David & Doug discuss: Pivotal moments in Doug's growth journey Why you need a long term perspective Difficult seasons of growth How to connect with a mentor   Learn more about Doug's year end review process here! More info on our Inner Circle Summit here! Click here for access to my free ebook Check out https://www.davidmcglennen.com/podcasts/in-the-growth-space-2 for links, transcript, and more details  

Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast,  Doug shares information about the upcoming L3 One Day Leadership Conference and the value that it can bring to you and your team. You'll gain a fresh perspective on why and how these conferences can be catalysts for your personal growth, bolster your leadership potential, and even generate life-changing experiences.About Doug Smith: Doug Smith is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission and Founder and CEO of L3 Leadership. He is the author of his eBook, “Making the Most of Mentoring”, a step-by-step guide to help you build and cultivate relationships with mentors. He blogs at dougsmithlive.com, he is the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, and he is a sought-after public speaker. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura, who currently works as an Account Executive at Ivalua. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.3 Key Takeaways:1. Doug reveals the top three reasons why you and your team should mark your calendars for the L3 conference in 2024, with Horst Shultze, founder of the Ritz Carlton.2. You'll also learn about the various ways to engage in this leadership conference, from participating as an attendee, to bringing a team, becoming a sponsor, praying for the event, and volunteering.3. He shares a personal experience in which attending a conference led to a life-changing connection he wouldn't have had the chance to meet anywhere else.Quotes From the Episode:“You are one relationship away from changing your destiny.”Resources Mentioned:The L3 One Day ConferenceConnect with Doug:Website | Twitter | Facebook | Linkedin | InstagramRegister for our L3 One Day 2024 Leadership Conference at L3OneDay.com!

Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug gets candid in this personal lesson about the power of courage and tenacity, and how these two essential elements can help you manifest your dreams. About Doug Smith: Doug Smith is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission and Founder and CEO of L3 Leadership. He is the author of his eBook, “Making the Most of Mentoring”, a step-by-step guide to help you build and cultivate relationships with mentors. He blogs at dougsmithlive.com, he is the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, and he is a sought-after public speaker. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura, who currently works as an Account Executive at Ivalua. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.3 Key Takeaways:1. He talks about the wisdom of Zig Ziglar and John Maxwell, acknowledging that it's alright to start out bad, and that small beginnings should never be despised. 2. Doug shares his story and how he maneuvered through the hurdles that came our way.3.  We also explore the power of decision-making, and the critical role it plays in dream realizationQuotes From the Episode:“Do it afraid.”“Growth=Happiness”“You're most equipped to reach the person you used to be.” Resources Mentioned:Necessary Endings by Henry CloudConnect with Doug:Website | Twitter | Facebook | Linkedin | Instagram

We continue Kristin's story in part two of this topic. For more information on the resources Kristin mentions on this episode, please visit their landing pages below:Bread of Life Rescue Mission - https://www.breadoflifemission.org/emergency-servicesIn His Steps Recovery Home - https://www.inhisstepsramona.com/  Brother Benno's - https://brotherbenno.org/  Restoration Ranch - https://restorationranch.com/ 

Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug shares a personal lesson about how he turned his twenty-year dream of writing his own book into a reality and how you can too.About Doug Smith: Doug Smith is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission and Founder and CEO of L3 Leadership. He is the author of his eBook, “Making the Most of Mentoring”, a step-by-step guide to help you build and cultivate relationships with mentors. He blogs at dougsmithlive.com, he is the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, and he is a sought-after public speaker. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura, who currently works as an Account Executive at Ivalua. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.3 Key Takeaways:1. Having a daily writing practice makes all of the difference. 2. We cover the importance of having a strong 'why' and how the right kind of encouragement can make all the difference in achieving your goals.3. We also discuss how investing in a  “who” is instrumental in bringing your dreams to reality.Quotes From the Episode:“Maybe you need to stop asking how, and start looking for a who.” “Just get in the habit of writing every day.”"Encouragement matters."Resources Mentioned:Annika's WebsiteEmail AnnikaConnect with Doug:Website | Twitter | Facebook | Linkedin | Instagram

We are joined by a very special guest this week who was so generous to share her story with us.  We are honored to welcome Lynsey's sister, Kristin to the pod this week.  We discuss the rocky road of their relationship and how addiction rocked both their worlds in very different ways.For more information on the resources Kristin mentions on this episode, please visit their landing pages below:Bread of Life Rescue Mission - https://www.breadoflifemission.org/emergency-servicesIn His Steps Recovery Home - https://www.inhisstepsramona.com/  Brother Benno's - https://brotherbenno.org/  Restoration Ranch - https://restorationranch.com/ 

Episode Summary: In this encore episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug shares some of his favorite tips for those who are raising a family and what has worked for his and Laura's family.About Doug Smith: Doug is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission and Founder and CEO of L3 Leadership. He is the author of his eBook, “Making the Most of Mentoring”, a step by step guide to help you build and cultivate relationships with mentors. He blogs at dougsmithlive.com, he is the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, and he is sought after public speaker.  He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura, who currently works as an Account Executive at Ivalua. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.7 Key Takeaways:1. Doug shares the concept of the Family Team. We Find our identity in our family team first. Everything we do contributes to the family team. We're a family team on Mission… we want to have generations of Family Teams that live for God and make a difference for Him.2. Doug teaches the legacy of Jonathan Edwards and Max Juke.3. Doug discusses Stay-at-home parenting vs. parents who go to work.4. We try to be as consistent as possible! “Day to day intensity, week to week consistency builds champions!” – Jim Rankin6. 8 Things that Doug & Laura implement to help their children grow.7. Doug shares the importance of having fun as a family.Quotes from the Episode:"Day-to-day intensity, week-to-week consistency, builds awesome family teams" -Doug Smith ""Leading a family team is probably the most important and the most critical leadership assignment that you'll ever have in your entire life." -Doug Smith Resources Mentioned:Intentional Parenting – Phil and Diane ComerFamily Revision – Jeremy PryorTech-wise Family by Andy CouchConnect with Doug:Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn

In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug shares how to score meetings with anyone, including those at the top of your bucket list. He discusses how to bring a unique proposition to every meeting and add value to the leader sitting at the other end of the table. He also highlights how to show each leader you meet with that you truly know and value who they are, and make yourself unforgettable in their eyes as a result.About Doug: Doug Smith is the Director of Development atLight of Life Rescue Mission and Founder and CEO of L3 Leadership. He is the author of his eBook, “Making the Most of Mentoring”, a step-by-step guide to help you build and cultivate relationships with mentors. He blogs atdougsmithlive.com, he is the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, and he is a sought-after public speaker. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura, who currently works as an Account Executive at Ivalua. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.3 Key Takeaways:1. The impact that relationships can have on your professional trajectory.2. One of the most important personal growth principles to consider if you want to spend time with leaders.3. Why it is so essential to build your credibility as a leader.Connect with Doug:Website | Twitter | Facebook | Linkedin | Instagram

Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Doug shares what he's learned about success and how we should define and measure success in our lives. About Doug Smith: Doug Smith is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission and Founder and CEO of L3 Leadership. He is the author of his eBook, “Making the Most of Mentoring”, a step-by-step guide to help you build and cultivate relationships with mentors. He blogs at dougsmithlive.com, is the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, and is a sought-after public speaker. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura, who currently works as an Account Executive at Ivalua. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others. 4 Key Takeaways:1. Doug talks about the ways in which he's improperly defined and measured success in his life.2. Understanding your own personal potential is key to happiness.3. He talks about how having faith can put you on the path to success.4. Not giving up is necessary for having a successful life.Quotes From the Episode: “If you're defining and measuring your success in comparison to others, then I'm telling you, you have it all wrong.”“I measure success based on my whole life, not just part of it.”“If you don't start where you are, you stay where you are.”Resources MentionedMicah Tyler EpisodeConnect with Doug:Website | Twitter | Facebook | Linkedin | Instagram

Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, you'll hear part 2 of the lessons Doug learned in 2022 which include lessons and resources surrounding marriage, parenting, money, and leadership.About Doug Smith: Doug Smith is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission and Founder and CEO of L3 Leadership. He is the author of his eBook, “Making the Most of Mentoring”, a step-by-step guide to help you build and cultivate relationships with mentors. He blogs at dougsmithlive.com, is the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, and is a sought-after public speaker. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura, who currently works as an Account Executive at Ivalua. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.Key Takeaways:1. Doug shares some tips and resources for keeping your marriage healthy.2. He gives some great resources for parenting and discusses why he finds scheduling time with his kids so important.3. Doug talks about how giving and financial freedom can be transformative.4.  He shares some insight into some of the most impactful leadership tips he's picked up over 2022.Quotes From the Episode:“You don't find a great marriage, you build one.”“Schedule time with your family.”“Make sure that you prioritize your kids knowing and walking with God over anything else.”“Be grateful.”Resources Mentioned:The XO ConferenceMarriage on the Rock Audio SeriesRaising Passionate Jesus FollowersFamily TeamsParenting: Getting it Right by Andy and Sandra StanleyPittsburgh PraysPeace UniversityDie with Zero by Bill PerkinsConnect with Doug:Website | Twitter | Facebook | Linkedin | Instagram

Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, you'll hear Doug talk about what he's gained in the last year in the areas of spiritual growth and character development, and tips to help you reach your goals in the same areas of life. About Doug:  Doug Smith is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission and Founder and CEO of L3 Leadership. He is the author of his eBook, “Making the Most of Mentoring”, a step-by-step guide to help you build and cultivate relationships with mentors. He blogs at dougsmithlive.com, is the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, and is a sought-after public speaker. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura, who currently works as an Account Executive at Ivalua. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.4 Key Takeaways:1. Doug talks about how he changed his views on prayer and how he found the time and discipline to incorporate prayer into his daily life.2. He shares how he learned to listen to God more intently to find the direction he'd been looking for over the past year and a half.3. He speaks on his own personal character development and what helped him grow over 2022.4. Doug talks about why you should be thinking about your finish line.Quotes From the Episode:“Getting older is a gift.”“Start to pray and watch how it changes your life.”“Turn down the dial of people and turn up the dial of God.”“Character development is the most important development.”“Admit it and then quit it and forget it.”Resources Mentioned:The Hour That Changes The World by Dick EastmanWho Not How by Dan SullivanConnect with Doug:Website | Twitter | Facebook | Linkedin | Instagram

Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Doug shares some of his favorite tips to have the best year ever!About Doug Smith: Doug Smith is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission and Founder and CEO of L3 Leadership. He is the author of his eBook, “Making the Most of Mentoring”, a step-by-step guide to help you build and cultivate relationships with mentors. He blogs at dougsmithlive.com, he is the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, and he is a sought-after public speaker. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura, who currently works as an Account Executive at Ivalua. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.3 Key Takeaways:1. Doug shares his annual routines around goal-setting.2. He talks about his daily agenda.3. He also discusses the habits he has in each area of life that add value to his life.Quotes From the Episode:“Start where you are.”“If you want to be happy, be a growing person.”“The best workout is the one you'll actually do.”Resources Mentioned:Full Focus PlannerL3 Mastermind GroupTraction by Gino WickmanMission 119Connect with Doug:Website | Twitter | Facebook | Linkedin | Instagram 

In this message, given at the River of Life Rescue Mission, we go over Jude v.20-23. We see that Jude, the half-brother of Jesus, Exhorts Believers to keep other believers from giving into sin that is taught by the false teachers. For us to proclaim the Gospel and God's Word to everyone. To proclaim the truth at all times. To be firm in Christ Jesus our LORD. I home this message encourages you to be bold as you abide in Christ. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/JeffMesker/support

If you never dig deep to uncover and deal with your pain, whatever that may be, you can never begin the healing process.  Our guest today Doug Smith succumbed to his past, most notably the loss of his mother and sister. Doug was such a driven go getter that he let himself get lost in work and his career, never allowing himself to grieve the loss of those he loved most.  And this came at a great cost… Find out how dark things got for Doug, what rock bottom was like for him and what he had to do to recover and get his life back on track. He has since gone on to BIG things in his community and beyond!  This final episode of 2022 is for all of you that are hurting from past traumas and loss of loved ones… Remember, there is always hope and a way to come back from terrible loss and a painful past.    “My life was just filled with all this grief. But my therapist said ‘Doug, I know you think you've grieved and moved past some of these things but you can't say goodbye to something that you've never said hello to. And he said, I think you need to start diving into some of these deeper root issues in your life'… so I started grieving for the first time.” -- Doug Smith    Time Stamps    01:10 – Welcome to the 'Strong By Design' podcast  03:19 – Meet today's special guest, Doug Smith  06:15 – Doug openly shares his personal anxiety attack experience  10:34 – The power of giving yourself time to grieve  16:26 – Doug shares the triggers of his anxiety attack and tips for coping with it  22:20 – Rhythms of rest: Why it's important to take time off  28:05 – The importance of learning when to say ‘no'  32:40 – ‘Light of Life Rescue Mission': Transforming lives by providing food and shelter  40:02 – Doug recounts how he got into the podcast industry  45:45 – The power of processing your emotions through journaling  50:27 – Where you can go to connect with Doug Smith    Resources:  L3 Leadership   L3 Leadership Podcast    Connect w/ Doug:  Facebook  Instagram     Connect w/ CriticalBench:   Youtube  Facebook  Instagram  CriticalBench.com  StrongByDesignPodcast.com 

Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Doug talks about how he does a year-end review, why he believes every leader needs to do their own, and how to do your own. About Doug:  Doug Smith is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission and Founder and CEO of L3 Leadership. He is the author of his eBook, “Making the Most of Mentoring”, a step-by-step guide to help you build and cultivate relationships with mentors. He blogs at dougsmithlive.com, is the host of the L3 Leadership podcast and is a sought-after public speaker. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura, who currently works as an Account Executive at Ivalua. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.4 Key Takeaways:1.Why the best kind of year-end review is the one that you'll actually follow.2. Why you should push forward, even if your first review won't be perfect.3. The importance of scheduling a time and place for your review.4. What to bring with you to your review.Resources Mentioned:Year-End Review TemplateLiving Forward by Michael Hyatt (Affiliate Link)How to Journalmint.comThe Five Minute Journal AppQuotes from the Episode:"The best system for a year-end review is the one you'll actually follow.""The best way to learn something is to teach it to others."Connect with Doug:Website | Twitter | Facebook | Linkedin | InstagramIf you want to 10x your growth next year, I want to challenge you to launch or join an L3 Mastermind Group. Mastermind groups are groups of 6-12 leaders that meet together for at least one year to help each other grow, hold each other accountable, and do life together. Interested? Go to http://l3leadership.org/masterminds or email me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org.

Thanks for joining us for this Sunday! This Sunday, we have a guest speaker, Doug Smith.Doug is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission. This non-profit organization brings hope and healing to men, women, and families experiencing homelessness, poverty, and addiction.He is also the Founder of L3 Leadership, a leadership development organization that connects and develops leaders through podcasts, coaching, mastermind groups, and the L3 One Day Leadership Conference.He is an entrepreneur, speaker, coach, and sought-after leadership advisor. He is also the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, a weekly show where he has interviewed world-class leaders such as Pittsburgh Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin, Dr. Henry Cloud, Tony Horton, Liz Wiseman, and many others.Doug earned his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Robert Morris University. He finds his greatest joy at home with his wife, Laura, and their four children. 

Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Doug shares some practical tips involving gratitude and encouragement. About Doug: Doug Smith is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission and Founder and CEO of L3 Leadership. He is the author of his eBook, “Making the Most of Mentoring”, a step-by-step guide to help you build and cultivate relationships with mentors. He blogs at dougsmithlive.com, is the host of the L3 Leadership podcast and is a sought-after public speaker. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura, who currently works as an Account Executive at Ivalua. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.3 Key Takeaways:1. Doug shares a story that provides a great perspective on gratitude.2. He talks about how to increase gratitude through journaling and other methods.3. He emphasizes the importance of encouraging others and how to effectively encourage others.Quotes From the Episode:“My life has been transformed by the encouragement of others.”“Everyone on the planet needs encouragement.” “Silent gratitude never did anyone any good.” Resources Mentioned:The Five Minute JournalConnect with Doug:Website | Twitter | Facebook | Linkedin | Instagram If you want to 10x your growth next year, I want to challenge you to launch or join an L3 Mastermind Group. Mastermind groups are groups of 6-12 leaders that meet together for at least one year to help each other grow, hold each other accountable, and do life together. Interested? Go to http://l3leadership.org/masterminds or email me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org.

In this episode, I preach through James 4 in the morning Chapel at the River of Life Rescue Mission. James, the half-brother of Christ Jesus, does not hold back. His writing is pointed and will hit at the heart level. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/JeffMesker/support

I had the privilege of sharing a message in the Chapel at the River of Life Rescue Mission in Boise, ID. God brought an amazing message that I pray will be impactful. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/JeffMesker/support

Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Doug discusses why you need a bucket list, what your bucket list could look like, and how you can continuously check items off your list. About Doug Smith: Doug Smith is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission and Founder and CEO of L3 Leadership. He is the author of his eBook, “Making the Most of Mentoring”, a step-by-step guide to help you build and cultivate relationships with mentors. He blogs at dougsmithlive.com, is the host of the L3 Leadership podcast and is a sought-after public speaker. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura, who currently works as an Account Executive at Ivalua. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.4 Key Takeaways:1. Doug talks about how his father-in-law opened up the world to him, inspiring him to have life-changing experiences.2. He urges listeners to recognize that life is short. 3. Doug talks about what a bucket list is and how his bucket list is structured to inspire listeners to start their own list.4. He discusses some ways to cross items off of your bucket list. Quotes From the Episode:“You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.”“Always be adding to your bucket list.”“Always ask who, not how.”“Ask God to open up doors for you and give you bucket list experiences you couldn't even dream of.”Resources Mentioned:My Plan For Living To 156 by Dan SullivanConnect with Doug:Website | Twitter | Facebook | Linkedin | Instagram 

Guest Speaker : Doug Smith Doug is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission. This non-profit organization brings hope and healing to men, women, and families experiencing homelessness, poverty, and addiction. He is also the Founder of L3 Leadership, a leadership development organization that connects and develops leaders through podcasts, coaching, mastermind groups, and the L3 One Day Leadership Conference. He is an entrepreneur, speaker, coach, and sought-after leadership advisor. He is also the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, a weekly show where he has interviewed world-class leaders such as Pittsburgh Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin, Dr. Henry Cloud, Tony Horton, Liz Wiseman, and many others. Doug earned his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Robert Morris University. He finds his greatest joy at home with his wife, Laura, and their four children. https://www.lightoflife.org https://l3leadership.org

Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Doug shares all of his favorite tools, services, and resources that have helped him go further and faster in every aspect of his life both personally and professionally. About Doug Smith: Doug Smith is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission and Founder and CEO of L3 Leadership. He is the author of his eBook, “Making the Most of Mentoring”, a step-by-step guide to help you build and cultivate relationships with mentors. He blogs at dougsmithlive.com, he is the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, and he is a sought-after public speaker. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura, who currently works as an Account Executive at Ivalua. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.6 Key Takeaways:1. Doug shares some resources that he found helpful in his marriage, parenting, and family in general.2. He shares some of his favorite resources for journaling.3. Doug talks about some useful financial tools and the 7 Baby Steps that have helped him go further with his finances.4. He shares his favorite resources for traveling.5. He covers resources for both physical and spiritual wellbeing. 6. Doug talks about various work-related hacks and resources that help streamline his workflow. Quotes From the Episode:“I love finding out about new services, products and resources to help my life to help my life get better and then I”m very passionate about sharing those with others.”  Resources Mentioned:Find a comprehensive list of resources and their links here: https://l3leadership.org/336Connect with Doug:Website | Twitter | Facebook | Linkedin | Instagram

Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith shares lessons he's learned about seasons of transitions in our lives. Whether you feel like you're about to transition, you are in transition, or you know one day you will, we hope the lessons in the episode encourage you.About Doug: Doug Smith is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission and Founder and CEO of L3 Leadership. He is the author of his eBook, “Making the Most of Mentoring”, a step by step guide to help you build and cultivate relationships with mentors. He blogs at dougsmithlive.com, he is host of the L3 Leadership podcast, and he is a sought after public speaker. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura, who currently works as an Account Executive at Ivalua. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.5 Key Takeaways: He discusses the four questions to ask yourself when you find yourself in a season of transition. Doug talks about navigating uncomfortable transitions. He reminds us that God has to dry up the well sometimes to push us forward. He gives advice on looking back on the previous seasons of your life.  Doug reminds us that transitions can bring us to something better.Quotes From the Episode:“There will be times in your life where God has to dry up the well to get you to move and the best thing you can do when God says to ‘move', is move.”“Believe in life cycles and seasons because they are real.”“Do not get bitter about your last season.”“Soon it'll be better than it's ever been.”Resources Mentioned:Matt Keller Leadership PodcastNecessary Endings by Dr. Henry Cloud (Affiliate Link)Connect with Doug:Website | Twitter | Facebook | Linkedin | Instagram 

Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, you'll hear L3 Leadership Founder, Doug Smith, share on the subject, "How to Have Hard Conversations."About Doug:  Doug Smith is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission and Founder and CEO of L3 Leadership. He is the author of his eBook, “Making the Most of Mentoring”, a step by step guide to help you build and cultivate relationships with mentors. He blogs at dougsmithlive.com, he is host of the L3 Leadership podcast, and he is a sought after public speaker. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura, who currently works as an Account Executive at Ivalua. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.4 Key Takeaways: Doug shares his journey in learning how to have hard conversations. He talks about the ground rules everyone needs to agree on before having hard conversations. He walks listeners through the 7 steps he uses to have hard conversations. Doug shares how to recognize when you need to have a hard conversation with somebody.Quotes From the Episode:“In Matthew 18, Jesus sets up a process of having hard conversations.”“We go to people, not behind their backs.”“We have honest, hard, and awkward conversations all the time.”“We don't let things linger.”“Learn and know that everybody communicates differently and we will respond accordingly.”Resources Mentioned:Changes that Heal by Dr. Henry Cloud (affiliate link)Future Forward ChurchesPittsburgh Property ShowcasePredictive Index Personality TestConnect with Doug:Website | Twitter | Facebook | Linkedin | Instagram

Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug takes some time to reflect on where he is in his life during his 37th year, what is important to him at this time, and the lessons he's learned thus far.About Doug: Doug Smith is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission and Founder and CEO of L3 Leadership. He is the author of his eBook, “Making the Most of Mentoring”, a step by step guide to help you build and cultivate relationships with mentors. He blogs at dougsmithlive.com, he is host of the L3 Leadership podcast, and he is a sought after public speaker. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura, who currently works as an Account Executive at Ivalua. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.4 Key Takeaways:1. Doug shares an exciting announcement!2. He reflects upon what getting older means to him.3. Doug talks about goals he came away with from a spiritual retreat.4. He emphasizes the importance of marriage, family, and legacy.Quotes From the Episode:“At 37, I'm still more grateful for life than I've ever been.”“Getting older is a gift.”“Always have something to look forward to.”“At 37, we're stewarding a life for God.”“Your decisions matter.”“Don't be afraid to ask for help.”Guest Resources Mentioned:Who Not How by Dan Sullivan & Dr. Benjamin HardyLight Of LifeConnect with Doug:Website | Twitter | Facebook | Linkedin | Instagram 

A conversation about worthiness. Wayne and Garth are not worthy to party with Alice Cooper. Nobody, save Arthur, was worthy to pull the sword from the stone. And we are not worthy to open The Scroll. Shout out to our special guests this week from Light of Life Rescue Mission.

Episode Summary:In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug gives a talk at the L3 One Day Conference about his personal experience with mental health and self-care.6 Key Takeaways:Doug shares what led him to having panic attacks.He discusses how his own stress and trauma affected him.He talks about how therapy helped him through his difficult season.Doug gives some insight into how self-acceptance He shares that it's okay to not be okay.He talks about how rest is crucial to preventing burnout.About Doug: Doug Smith is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission and Founder and CEO of L3 Leadership. He is the author of his eBook, “Making the Most of Mentoring”, a step by step guide to help you build and cultivate relationships with mentors. He blogs at dougsmithlive.com, he is host of the L3 Leadership podcast, and he is a sought after public speaker. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura, who currently works as an Account Executive at Ivalua. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.Quotes From the Episode:“It's more than okay to get help.”“You are not alone.”“If you're going through something, share it with someone.”“When you burn out it's a result of unrealistic expectations internally.”“Do what you need to do to get healthy.”Resources Mentioned:Leading on Empty Wayne CodeiroThe Ruthless Elimination of Hurry John Mark ComerTake the Day Off Robert MorrisChange Your Brain, Change Your Life Daniel G. Amen, M.D. Connect with Doug:Doug's Website | Twitter | Facebook | Linkedin | Instagram 

Episode Summary: In this episode, Doug talks about how he got started podcasting, what he believes is important for longevity, the benefits of podcasting and tips he has for podcast production starting out. 5 Key Takeaways:Doug talks about how podcasting can help your organization.He shares his number one tip to get going on your podcast.He talks about how to get guests to interview and how he creates his interviews that set him apart from other podcasts.Doug shares which feedback have been game changers for him. He tells listeners why they should stop comparing themselves to other podcasters.About Doug Smith: Doug is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission and Founder and CEO of L3 Leadership. He is the author of his eBook, “Making the Most of Mentoring”, a step by step guide to help you build and cultivate relationships with mentors. He blogs at dougsmithlive.com, he is host of the L3 Leadership podcast, and he is a sought after public speaker. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura, who currently works as an Account Executive at Ivalua. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.Quotes from the Episode:“You have to be willing to be bad in the beginning.”“Try to be unique and creative.”“Don't be intimidated by the person you are interviewing.” “You'll never get the feedback you don't ask for.” “You have to have a strong why.”Resources Mentioned:GarageBand: https://www.apple.com/mac/garageband/?cid=oas-us-domains-garageband.comRiverside FM: riverside.fm

It's been nearly 70 years since Pittsburgh expanded its borders into a neighboring town or borough, and Wilkinsburg could be next. What's at stake for residents of both communities if elected leaders — and eventually voters — decide to proceed? Wilkinsburg Mayor Dontae Comans joins host Morgan Moody to sort through everything we still don't know.  Plus, senior producer Megan Harris checks in with Light of Life Rescue Mission about how clients are faring in all this snow. Be sure to sign up for our morning newsletter and connect with us on Twitter & Instagram @citycastpgh

Tunch Ilkin played football for the Pittsburgh Steelers for many seasons before becoming a broadcaster for the team for the rest of his career. He spent 35 years serving homeless men, women, and children of Pittsburgh at Light of Life Rescue Mission. He was also on staff at the Bible Chapel, where he made a significant impact on countless men's lives by leading their men's retreat. He also raised an incredible family. Tunch's top priority in life was fulfilling the plan that God had for him. It was the center of everything that he did, and through this mission, he impacted thousands upon thousands of people with his life. He lived an extraordinary life and has left behind an incredible legacy. Once you met and interacted with Tunch Ilkin, your life was never the same.Today's episode is a throwback to a conversation I had with Tunch in 2013. In it, Tunch shares his story, his thoughts on leadership, and a lot more. He talks about what it means to be a mentor and a servant leader and notes the role of humility in these pursuits, pointing to the best examples he's seen. He shares the story of how he came to Christ and talks about the power of the fact that, although we can't earn our salvation, God gives it to us freely anyway. He shares the experience of converting to Christianity from Islam and offers his biggest message to men. He also talks about the power of accountability and what is required to be an accountability partner.“I'm not the brightest guy in the room, but I can be faithful, I can be available, and I can be teachable. Those things, I can be and I desire to be.”- Tunch IlkinKey Takeaways this week on the L3 Leadership Podcast:●       The power of humility in mentorship and servant leadership●       Tunch's experience playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers●       Tunch's conversion story●       The power of community and why following Christ is not for the lone wolf●       The power of accountability and why it's such a big responsibility and commitment●       Tunch's words to menMentioned Resources:●       Henne Jewelers●       Beratung AdvisorsWelcome to the L3 Leadership Podcast!Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, where we're obsessed with helping you grow to your maximum potential and maximize the impact of your leadership.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.Spotify I Stitcher I Apple Podcasts I iHeart Radio I TuneIn I Google Podcasts I Amazon Music

In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, you'll hear Doug share a lesson entitled, “Life at 36.” Each year, around his birthday, Doug spends some time reflecting on where he is and what he's learning at that age and then he shares his takeaways with you. Regardless of your ages, we'd encourage you to do the same exercise. Remember, the best experience isn't experience, it's evaluated experience. ABOUT DOUG SMITH:Doug is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission and Founder and CEO of L3 Leadership. He is the author of his eBook, “Making the Most of Mentoring”, a step by step guide to help you build and cultivate relationships with mentors. He is the host of the L3 Leadership podcast and he is a sought after public speaker.  He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura, who currently works as the Head of Manufacturing at Ivalua. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.CONNECT WITH DOUG:FacebookTwitterYouTubeLinkedInKey Take-Aways From Episode 278:In the episode, Doug shares 8 key insights into what he's learning at 36. Here are the lessons he shares in this episode: At 36, I am more Grateful for Life than I ever have been At 36, I'm focused on Leading my Family Team At 36, God is giving me something to say At 36, I'm focused on Listening and Learning from Others Experiences At 36, I have the opportunity to live out my passion and purpose daily: At 36, I'm more convinced than ever that consistency compounds At 36, I'm focused on developing deep friendships At 36, I'm more convinced than ever that living for God is all that matters. LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 276:Today Matters by John Maxwell Five Minute Journal App 

In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith shares how he and Laura are leading their family team. ABOUT DOUG SMITH:Doug is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission and Founder and CEO of L3 Leadership. He is the author of his eBook, “Making the Most of Mentoring”, a step by step guide to help you build and cultivate relationships with mentors. He blogs at dougsmithlive.com, he is the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, and he is sought after public speaker.  He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura, who currently works as an Account Executive at Ivalua. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.CONNECT WITH DOUG:FacebookTwitterYouTubeLinkedIn 6 Key Take-Aways From Episode 276.Doug shares the concept of the Family Team. We Find our identity in our family team first. Everything we do contributes to the family team. We’re a family team on Mission… we want to have generations of Family Teams that live for God and make a difference for Him.Doug teaches the legacy of Jonathan Edwards and Max Juke.Doug discusses Stay-at-home parenting vs. parents who go to work.We try to be as consistent as possible! “Day to day intensity, week to week consistency builds champions!” – Jim Rankin8 Things that Doug & Laura implement to help their children grow.Doug shares the importance of having fun as a family. LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 276:Intentional Parenting - Phil and Diane ComerFamily Revision - Jeremy PryorTech-wise Family by Andy Couch

In this episode, you'll hear Doug share lessons that he has learned in 10 years of working at Light of Life Rescue Mission, a non-profit that serves homeless men, women, and children in Pittsburgh, PA. The topics you'll hear covered are: FundraisingWhy you should care about those in need. How to get promoted Leadership Learning how to have hard conversations How to build a culture of community Go here for our shownotes: http://www.l3leadership.org/274 Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/l3leadership)

Corrin Pontzloff is the Communications Coordinator at Light of Life Rescue Mission on the North Side and a ministry student at Allison Park Leadership Academy. She has a passion for sharing the hope and love of Jesus with others, especially women and those grieving. Corrin loves writing to encourage others, deep friendships, a good dark roast coffee, and traveling and hiking with her husband Mike and dog Dottie. Corrin has two babies in Heaven and one on the way, and is expectant of the ways that the Lord is going to use her story to minister to others.

You're in for a real treat today!This episode is packed with leadership value for you. Doug Smith is Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission, and Founder/President at L3 Leadership, and organization that exists to  build and develop a community of leaders.My conversation with Doug is the first in a series of in-depth leadership conversations we'll be having. Top 10 Leadership Insights from my conversation with Doug Smith1. Leadership is influence.2. Everyone is a leader and everyone has to grow to maximize leadership impact.3. Leadership is about people. If the people aren't better as a result of your presence, you're not leading well. 4. Leading is challenging. As John Maxwell says, "If you're a leader, there will never be two easy consecutive days in your live." 5. If you wouldn't follow yourself, why would you expect others to follow you? 6. The power of "just relaxing" in your leadership.7. Telling people what you think they want to hear isn't leadership. You have to care enough to be candid, even when the feedback might hurt a little. 8. In leadership, character trumps skill all day long.9. The most influential leaders love people, but they don't depend on being loved by people. 10. If you're going to grow as a leader, you're going to have to take risks. You'll fail sometimes, but that's ok. That's part of the process.There's so much more in this episode than what I've outlined here. I guarantee you'll get a ton of value out of this conversation today!You can download the full show notes here. FREE RESOURCE: In our conversation, Doug mentions that his team at Light of Life uses a resource called The Information Wheel from The Wellock Group. You can get more information about this tool by contacting Rick Wellock (rick@thewellockgroup.com) or Amy Staggs (amy@thewellockgroup.com) . Special Offer from Velocity Strategy Solutions:

You're in for a real treat today!This episode is packed with leadership value for you. Doug Smith is Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission, and Founder/President at L3 Leadership, and organization that exists to  build and develop a community of leaders.My conversation with Doug is the first in a series of in-depth leadership conversations we'll be having. Top 10 Leadership Insights from my conversation with Doug Smith1. Leadership is influence.2. Everyone is a leader and everyone has to grow to maximize leadership impact.3. Leadership is about people. If the people aren't better as a result of your presence, you're not leading well. 4. Leading is challenging. As John Maxwell says, "If you're a leader, there will never be two easy consecutive days in your live." 5. If you wouldn't follow yourself, why would you expect others to follow you? 6. The power of "just relaxing" in your leadership.7. Telling people what you think they want to hear isn't leadership. You have to care enough to be candid, even when the feedback might hurt a little. 8. In leadership, character trumps skill all day long.9. The most influential leaders love people, but they don't depend on being loved by people. 10. If you're going to grow as a leader, you're going to have to take risks. You'll fail sometimes, but that's ok. That's part of the process.There's so much more in this episode than what I've outlined here. I guarantee you'll get a ton of value out of this conversation today!You can download the full show notes here. FREE RESOURCE: In our conversation, Doug mentions that his team at Light of Life uses a resource called The Information Wheel from The Wellock Group. You can get more information about this tool by contacting Rick Wellock (rick@thewellockgroup.com) or Amy Staggs (amy@thewellockgroup.com) . Special Offer from Velocity Strategy Solutions:

Doug Smith is back and will be discussing his own way of continuing to develop as a leader. Eric Guy will ask him questions on personal growth, mastermind groups, how to deal with failure, and of course, advice on being the best leader you can be! Tune into this podcast as Doug explains why personal life and leadership are one in the same. "If you don't want to follow yourself, why would anyone else?"Book Recommendation: Living Forward by Michael Hyatthttps://www.amazon.com/Living-Forward-Proven-Plan-Drifting/dp/080101882XDoug is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission, a non-profit that helps the homeless, in Pittsburgh, PA. He is the Founder of L3 Leadership, a company that connects and develops leaders through training, events, mastermind groups and membership. During the episode, Doug talks about his story, why he started L3 Leadership, the power of mentorship and how to pay it forward.https://www.lightoflife.org/https://l3leadership.org/

In this episode, you'll hear Doug Smith share the top lessons he learned in 2019. He shares lessons on expanding your capacity, leadership, mentoring, loving people, and faith. To download the show notes or to see a transcript, go to http://www.l3leadership.org/episode236.About Doug Smith: Doug is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission, a non-profit that helps the homeless, in Pittsburgh, PA. He is the Founder of L3 Leadership, a company that connects and develops leaders through training, events, mastermind groups, and membership. He is also the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, where he has interviewed world-class leaders such as Dr. Henry Cloud, Dr. Les Parrott, Liz Wiseman, Mike Tomlin, and many others. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3CBHbRL6rJtSXwpKBaamNo?si=8ZllK41EQnaKHcqNkNUj5wListen on Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes495751888/l3-leadership-podcastListen on Tunein: http://tun.in/piVUO Subscribe to our podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/learning-to-lead-podcast Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu Our Vision: L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/l3leadership)

Jessi Marsh is Senior Director at Changing Our World, a leading global philanthropic consulting firm and member of the ONE HUNDRED consortium. She also happens to be a great friend, and all around smart marketer and fundraiser. I was lucky enough to get some time on her calendar recently (between her frequent trips to New York and Boston where she's consulting on various capital campaigns) to talk with her about communications and public relations, and how those disciplines can impact a nonprofit's fundraising results. The best part of this conversation is that Jessi comes at this from the perspective of someone who has done the work inside a nonprofit. Prior to joining Changing Our World she led the communications and development departments at Light of Life Rescue Mission, where she successfully put into practice everything she talks with us about on this episode. 

Jessi Marsh is Senior Director at Changing Our World, a leading global philanthropic consulting firm and member of the ONE HUNDRED consortium. She also happens to be a great friend, and all around smart marketer and fundraiser. I was lucky enough to get some time on her calendar recently (between her frequent trips to New York and Boston where she's consulting on various capital campaigns) to talk with her about communications and public relations, and how those disciplines can impact a nonprofit's fundraising results. The best part of this conversation is that Jessi comes at this from the perspective of someone who has done the work inside a nonprofit. Prior to joining Changing Our World she led the communications and development departments at Light of Life Rescue Mission, where she successfully put into practice everything she talks with us about on this episode. 

In this episode of the podcast, you will hear our Founder, Doug Smith, be interviewed by Greg Weimer, Partner of Confluence Financial Partners. To download the show notes or to see a transcript, go to http://www.l3leadership.org/episode234.About Doug Smith:Doug is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission, a non-profit that helps the homeless, in Pittsburgh, PA. He is the Founder of L3 Leadership, a company that connects and develops leaders through training, events, mastermind groups, and membership. He is also the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, where he has interviewed world-class leaders such as Dr. Henry Cloud, Dr. Les Parrott, Liz Wiseman, Mike Tomlin, and many others. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others. Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3CBHbRL6rJtSXwpKBaamNo?si=8ZllK41EQnaKHcqNkNUj5wListen on Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes495751888/l3-leadership-podcastListen on Tunein: http://tun.in/piVUO Subscribe to our podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/learning-to-lead-podcast Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu Our Vision: L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/l3leadership)

In today's episode, you will hear Doug Smith being interviewed by Zach Delturco from Center for Victory. In the interview, you'll hear Doug share the story of L3 Leadership and why we do what we do, how to develop the courage to launch, the power of mentoring and encouragement, and so much more. To download the show notes or to see a transcript, go to http://www.l3leadership.org/episode231.Links Mentioned:L3 One Day ConferenceL3 Membership Center for VictoryAbout Doug Smith: Doug is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission, a non-profit that helps the homeless, in Pittsburgh, PA. He is the Founder of L3 Leadership, a company that connects and develops leaders through training, events, mastermind groups, and membership. He is also the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, where he has interviewed world-class leaders such as Dr. Henry Cloud, Dr. Les Parrott, Liz Wiseman, Mike Tomlin, and many others. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3CBHbRL6rJtSXwpKBaamNo?si=8ZllK41EQnaKHcqNkNUj5wListen on Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes495751888/l3-leadership-podcastListen on Tunein: http://tun.in/piVUO Subscribe to our podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/learning-to-lead-podcast Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu Our Vision: L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/l3leadership)

In this episode of the "Your Best Day Yet" podcast, Zack DelTurco had the honor of sitting down with Doug Smith. Doug is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission, a non-profit that helps the homeless, in Pittsburgh, PA. He is the Founder of L3 Leadership, a company that connects and develops leaders through training, events, mastermind groups and membership. During the episode, Doug talks about his story, why he started L3 Leadership, the power of mentorship and how to pay it forward.

In this episode, you'll hear Doug Smith share 6 things he has learned about leadership in the last year. To download the show notes or to see a transcript, go to http://www.l3leadership.org/episode230.About Doug Smith: Doug is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission, a non-profit that helps the homeless, in Pittsburgh, PA. He is the Founder of L3 Leadership, a company that connects and develops leaders through training, events, mastermind groups, and membership. He is also the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, where he has interviewed world-class leaders such as Dr. Henry Cloud, Dr. Les Parrott, Liz Wiseman, Mike Tomlin, and many others. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3CBHbRL6rJtSXwpKBaamNo?si=8ZllK41EQnaKHcqNkNUj5wListen on Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes495751888/l3-leadership-podcastListen on Tunein: http://tun.in/piVUO Subscribe to our podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/learning-to-lead-podcast Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu Our Vision: L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/l3leadership)

Podcast: Emerson Automation ExpertsEpisode: 5 Questions for Cybersecurity Expert Jaime FoosePub date: 2019-07-08Emerson’s Jaime Foose joins our continuing podcast series, 5 Questions for an Emerson Expert. Jaime is an ICS cyber security expert, Director of Security Solutions and Lifecycle Shared Services. She helps power producers and water & wastewater utilities with programs and processes to improve their cyber defenses and the ongoing health of their distributed control systems & operational technology (OT). https://www.emersonautomationexperts.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Jaime-Foose-5-Questions.mp3 We hope you enjoy this podcast episode and will subscribe to the Emerson Automation Experts podcast series on your iOS or Android device. Transcript Jim: Hi, everyone, and welcome to another edition of “5 questions for an Emerson Expert.” Today, I’m joined by Jaime Foose. Jaime is a Director of Security Solutions and Lifecycle Shared Services in our Power and Water Solutions (PWS) business unit. Jaime received her bachelor’s degree in computer science with a minor in Mathematics, as well as also attaining an MBA and a Master of Science in IT project management. Wow. That’s an impressive academic career. Welcome, Jaime. Jaime: Thanks, Jim. It’s great to be here today. Jim: Well, it’s great having you. So I always like to start out because some of the courses, computer science, mathematics, and then some business and some IT, all in there. So what made you decide to pursue a STEM-based career? Jaime: So, Jim, I’d always had an interest in computers, but my college career didn’t start out there. I started in another science field. Actually, because when I was in eighth grade, I had a teacher that had told me he didn’t think I’d be able to pass college-level calculus. And that had always stuck with me for a really long time, so much so that I didn’t pursue computer science. In the summers, when I was going to college, I worked for Kelly Temporary Services, and I ran into a lady that worked for a gas company, and I was working as an admin that summer. And I told her about my college background in history and this teacher that had really gotten in my head. And she really encouraged me to pursue my dream and really chase doing computer science. So I went back to school that fall, changed my major to computer science, made it through all the calculus courses just fine, and ended up finishing with my computer science degree, just one semester extra to do that. And then found that it led me here to Emerson. So it was a really fantastic change that I made. Jim: Well, that’s a great story. It’s nice that there was a person along the way that spurred you on and overcame some negative about how difficult it was or whatever. I hope other people are a force of being positive with other younger people to encourage them along. So from there, I guess with that background, what led you to a career in the field of process automation, and I guess more specifically, in your area, cybersecurity for control systems? Jaime: Sure. So when I first started, I don’t think I really even realized what industry I was getting into. I used the placement services of the university I attended for job placement and actually interviewed with Westinghouse at the time. And so, this was right when PWS had just been acquired by Emerson. And in my hometown, Westinghouse had a fantastic name. And if you got offered a job from Westinghouse, you took it. So I had this great interview with a great company. I didn’t really know all that much about process automation, but I knew it was a good company. And that’s how I joined. When I first started, I worked on communication interfaces, and just did a lot of different work in a lot of different areas, but always seemed to gravitate towards new things or things that were just a little bit more challenging or tricky. So in 2008, we saw a big increase in cybersecurity concerns around power generation. And this was really in tune with when NERC CIP [North American Reliability Corporation Critical Infrastructure Protection] started making regulatory obligations, you know, requirements for power generators. And we started seeing this in the business and coming in through different requests for proposal. And so I took on that challenge to try to understand what exactly was going on in our industry. You know, for a long time, cyber had been a problem for financial industries and retail industries, but now was really hitting home in power. I felt like this was an area that I could dig into and really help, not only ease the burden for our customers, but also for our company as well. And that’s kind of how I ended up in cybersecurity realm. Jim: Well, that’s great. And we’ll have a follow-on podcast, at some point, to dig more into that specific area. But for right now, tell us about a recent challenge that you’ve been working on to solve. Jaime: Sure. So, a recent challenge that’s facing, not only our customers, but also Emerson as a whole is this idea of what’s called a Transient Cyber Asset. And so what that means, these are devices, computers, USB sticks, or other electronic equipment that come and go on the control system. So it might be like a maintenance laptop or the USB stick a field service engineer has in their pocket. In power space, our customers are now required to apply some base level security controls for those devices and implement them across their different systems to make sure that, for any devices entering into the control system network, there’s some core security controls. So, for our customers, that means they have to inventory everything, not only internally, but also systems that their vendors bring on site. And then make sure that their vendor systems are secured and able to work on the control system. This is a really big challenge for us in field service area, because up until now we’ve been very accustomed to using our own Emerson provided laptops to perform this type of work. And we’ve been able to do this for upgrades or other maintenance activities. Now we have to figure out, not only how can we continue to do our job effectively and efficiently, but do it under these new controls and restrictions of using a Transient Cyber Asset. So, not only we’re working right now to figure out how that impacts Emerson and what types of things we can put in place to help our customers, we also have several jobs with customers right now helping them inventory their Transient Cyber Assets, and apply some basic cyber controls. The standard for this goes into effect on January, so we’re starting to really see a big uptick in concern around Transient Cyber Assets. Jim: Well, yeah, that sounds like it really raises the degree of difficulty, just from, it’s one thing to secure everything that’s known and fixed and part of the control system, but when you have these electronic devices and USB sticks coming and going, that really sounds challenging and a meaty problem to be working on. So enough about all this about automation, cybersecurity, and all this. So once we get outside the world of process automation, what do you enjoy doing in your spare time? Jaime: I have two little girls. They’re 9 and 10, so they really keep me busy. They love to swim, actually, we all love to swim, so we spend a lot of time at the pool, especially, it’s been pretty hot here in Pittsburgh lately, so we’ve been doing that. Also, spend a lot of time at the movies. We’re big Marvel movie fans. And so we’ve been busy this spring and summer catching up on all of that. And when we’re not doing that, we participate in Community 5K races as a family and with friends, now, whether we’re walking or running, just some community engagement, and trying to stay healthy. We do some volunteering as well with the Light of Life Rescue Mission for the women and children’s program. So I spend one Tuesday a month down there. And then we’ve also been working as volunteers with the Agapao Ministries, they are serving the refugees that have been placed here in Pittsburgh. So, some fun and volunteering and exercise all rolled into one, is what keeps us busy in the off time. Jim: Wow. That sounds like busy. So staying healthy and fit, and volunteering your time, and all of that, that’s really great. And I guess the final of the 5 questions, we have a lot of newcomers joining our ranks both in our world of process automation and power producers, and other manufacturing industries, and everything else. So what advice would you have for someone new coming into the field, I guess, especially around the area that you see in cybersecurity? Jaime: Advice I’d give to anyone new coming into this field or any field really is to follow your passion. Don’t let other people, you know, tell you what you can and can’t do. Certainly, set your mind to what you’d like to accomplish and work hard. I can’t stress enough, you know, being the hardest worker in the room and really putting your full self into it. Specific to the field of cybersecurity or process automation, I think it’s actually a fantastic field where you can have an impact on the critical infrastructure of the world. When you think about the systems that we’re securing, you know, they’re helping to provide energy and water, and really maintaining our way of life as we know it. Every night when we go home, the air conditioning is on, the lights are on, we have clean drinking water. Securing those systems and making sure that they are protected from attack is really a noble, noble cause that people can join in and make a difference. And so, it’s an exciting field. It’s always changing. Every day there’s something new. And so for folks that are interested in staying up to date with the latest and greatest, and never getting bored, cyber and process automation is a great place to be. Jim: Wow. It sounds like, yeah, everybody knows if the power is not making its way to their house, or there’s a problem with the water or something else. So, yeah, this may be the noblest of noble causes. Well, thank you so much for joining us today, Jaime, and I look forward when we do round two here in a little while. Jaime: Thanks, Jim. Me too, looking forward to it. End of Transcript Visit the ICS Cyber Security section on Emerson.com for more ways to protect your distributed control system and other elements of your operational technology infrastructure.The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Jim Cahill, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

In this episode, you'll hear Katy Ursta and Melanie Mitro interview L3 Founder, Doug Smith, on leadership, having hard conversations, and personal growth on the Make Chic Happen Podcast.To download the show notes or to see a transcript, go to http://www.l3leadership.org/episode227.About Doug Smith: Doug is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission, a non-profit that helps the homeless, in Pittsburgh, PA. He is the Founder of L3 Leadership, a company that connects and develops leaders through training, events, mastermind groups, and membership. He is also the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, where he has interviewed world-class leaders such as Dr. Henry Cloud, Dr. Les Parrott, Liz Wiseman, Mike Tomlin, and many others. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3CBHbRL6rJtSXwpKBaamNo?si=8ZllK41EQnaKHcqNkNUj5wListen on Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes495751888/l3-leadership-podcastListen on Tunein: http://tun.in/piVUO Subscribe to our podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/learning-to-lead-podcast Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu Our Vision: L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/l3leadership)

Chris Hoke, Lisa Mitchell and Ken Witzel share some personal service experiences from the past month, and are joined by special guest Jay Poliziani, of Northside Common Ministries. Northside Common Ministries was established in 1982 by a collaboration of 30 churches to meet the increasing needs of Pittsburgh's homeless population. It runs a men's shelter, a community food pantry, a health care clinic, an employment assistance center, and more. Other organizations discussed are NurturePA and Light of Life Rescue Mission.For more information, go to https://www.justserve.org/ (type in your zip code to find service opportunities near you), http://www.ncmin.org/, http://nurturepa.org/, https://www.lightoflife.org/.

In this episode, you'll hear L3 Leadership Founder, Doug Smith, share 7 things you need to do when you're in an intense season of growth. To download the show notes or to see a transcript, go to http://www.l3leadership.org/episode221.About Doug Smith: Doug is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission, a non-profit that helps the homeless, in Pittsburgh, PA. He is the Founder of L3 Leadership, a company that connects and develops leaders through training, events, mastermind groups, and membership. He is also the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, where he has interviewed world-class leaders such as Dr. Henry Cloud, Dr. Les Parrott, Liz Wiseman, Mike Tomlin, and many others. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3CBHbRL6rJtSXwpKBaamNo?si=8ZllK41EQnaKHcqNkNUj5wListen on Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes495751888/l3-leadership-podcastListen on Tunein: http://tun.in/piVUO Subscribe to our podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/learning-to-lead-podcast Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu Our Vision: L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/l3leadership)

Melissa, who has been a part of our Women & Children's Program for a year now, shares her story of recovery. Hear about her journey of addiction, recovery through Sojourner's House and Light of Life Rescue Mission, and then how she recently experienced God's life-transforming power at the annual women's retreat.

In this episode, you'll hear L3 Leadership Founder, Doug Smith, share the top 6 mistakes he has made in his leadership journey.To download the show notes or to see a transcript, go to http://www.l3leadership.org/episode219.About Doug Smith:Doug is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission, a non-profit that helps the homeless, in Pittsburgh, PA. He is the Founder of L3 Leadership, a company that connects and develops leaders through training, events, mastermind groups, and membership. He is also the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, where he has interviewed world-class leaders such as Dr. Henry Cloud, Dr. Les Parrott, Liz Wiseman, Mike Tomlin, and many others. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.ions.Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3CBHbRL6rJtSXwpKBaamNo?si=8ZllK41EQnaKHcqNkNUj5wListen on Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes495751888/l3-leadership-podcastListen on Tunein: http://tun.in/piVUO Subscribe to our podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/learning-to-lead-podcast Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu Our Vision: L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/l3leadership)

In this episode, you'll hear L3 Leadership Founder, Doug Smith, share how he gets things done and stays motivated. To download the show notes or to see a transcript, go to http://www.l3leadership.org/episode217.About Doug Smith:Doug is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission, a non-profit that helps the homeless, in Pittsburgh, PA. He is the Founder of L3 Leadership, a company that connects and develops leaders through training, events, mastermind groups, and membership. He is also the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, where he has interviewed world-class leaders such as Dr. Henry Cloud, Dr. Les Parrott, Liz Wiseman, Mike Tomlin, and many others. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.ions.Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3CBHbRL6rJtSXwpKBaamNo?si=8ZllK41EQnaKHcqNkNUj5wListen on Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes495751888/l3-leadership-podcastListen on Tunein: http://tun.in/piVUO Subscribe to our podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/learning-to-lead-podcast Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu Our Vision: L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/l3leadership)

In this episode, you'll hear our Founder, Doug Smith, share the top lessons he learned in 2018. To download the show notes or to see a transcript of the lesson, go to http://www.l3leadership.org/episode215 About Doug Smith: Doug is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission, a non-profit that helps the homeless, in Pittsburgh, PA. He is the Founder of L3 Leadership, a company that connects and develops leaders through training, events, mastermind groups, and membership. He is also the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, where he has interviewed world-class leaders such as Dr. Henry Cloud, Dr. Les Parrott, Liz Wiseman, Mike Tomlin, and many others. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.Our Vision: L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/l3leadership)

In this episode of Hope Unveiled you get to hear a sneak peak into our annual client and staff Thanksgiving meal! Each year we gather as an entire organization, all programs, clients and staff, and share a delicious meal, listen to music and set aside time to share what we are thankful for. This episode is the recording of the time where clients and staff spoke about their stories and what they are grateful for. Each person shares a part of their story and hope they have today.We hope you enjoy listening to the abundance of things clients and staff here at Light of Life Rescue Mission are grateful for. Happy Thanksgiving!

In this episode you'll hear L3 Leadership Founder, Doug Smith, share his advice for young leaders. It is a talk he gave at all of the Pi Sigma Epsilon Regional Conferences. To download the show notes or to see a transcript of the lesson, go to http://www.l3leadership.org/episode210.To learn more about Pi Sigma Epsilon, go to https://www.pse.org/ About Doug Smith: Doug is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission, a non-profit that helps the homeless, in Pittsburgh, PA. He is the Founder of L3 Leadership, a company that connects and develops leaders through training, events, mastermind groups, and membership. He is also the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, where he has interviewed world-class leaders such as Dr. Henry Cloud, Dr. Les Parrott, Liz Wiseman, Mike Tomlin, and many others. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3CBHbRL6rJtSXwpKBaamNo?si=8ZllK41EQnaKHcqNkNUj5wListen on Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes495751888/l3-leadership-podcastListen on Tunein: http://tun.in/piVUO Subscribe to our podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/learning-to-lead-podcast Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu Our Vision: L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/l3leadership)

In this episode you'll hear L3 Leadership Founder, Doug Smith, share on the subject, "How to Lead Through Tragedy and Difficult Times". He will answer the question, "What is our role as leaders in today's world?"To download the show notes or to see a transcript of the lesson, go to http://www.l3leadership.org/episode209About Doug Smith: Doug is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission, a non-profit that helps the homeless, in Pittsburgh, PA. He is the Founder of L3 Leadership, a company that connects and develops leaders through training, events, mastermind groups, and membership. He is also the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, where he has interviewed world-class leaders such as Dr. Henry Cloud, Dr. Les Parrott, Liz Wiseman, Mike Tomlin, and many others. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Listen on Tunein: http://tun.in/piVUO Subscribe to our podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/learning-to-lead-podcast Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/l3leadership)

In the episode you'll hear L3 Leadership Founder, Doug Smith, share on the subject, "How to Have Hard Conversations. To download the show notes or to see a transcript of the lesson, go to http://www.l3leadership.org/episode204 About Doug Smith: Doug is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission, a non-profit that helps the homeless, in Pittsburgh, PA. He is the Founder of L3 Leadership, a company that connects and develops leaders through training, events, mastermind groups, and membership. He is also the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, where he has interviewed world-class leaders such as Dr. Henry Cloud, Dr. Les Parrott, Liz Wiseman, Mike Tomlin, and many others. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others. Sponsors: Future Forward Conference: If you are a ministry leader, church leader or a church member, then I want to let you know about an event you will not want to miss. My friends at Amplify Church and their leader, Lee Kricher are hosting their annual Future Forward Conference in Pittsburgh October 2nd and 3rd! They will be having Carey Nieuwhof as the keynot speaker. If you don't Carey, you need to! I interviewed him in episode #134 of the podcast (http://www.l3leadership.org/episode134. I encourage you to check it out. To learn more about the conference and to register your team, go to http://www.futureforwardchurches.com Henne Jewelers - http://www.hennejewelers.com Alex Tulandin - http://www.pittsburghpropertyshowcase.com Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Listen on Tunein: http://tun.in/piVUO Subscribe to our podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/learning-to-lead-podcast Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/l3leadership)

In today's episode you'll hear our Founder, Doug Smith, share the vision and values of L3 Leadeship. About Doug: Doug is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission, a non-profit that helps the homeless, in Pittsburgh, PA. He is the Founder of L3 Leadership, a company that connects and develops leaders through training, events, mastermind groups, and membership. He is also the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, where he has interviewed world-class leaders such as Dr. Henry Cloud, Dr. Les Parrott, Liz Wiseman, Mike Tomlin, and many others. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others. Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Listen on Tunein: http://tun.in/piVUO Subscribe to our podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/learning-to-lead-podcast Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/l3leadership)

In this episode, you will hear Doug Smith share his thoughts on why it is so important to provide a good return on investment on others investment in us. Download the show notes at: http://www.L3Leadership.org/episode196. Doug's Bio: Doug is the Development Manager at Light of Life Rescue Mission, a non-profit that helps the homeless, in Pittsburgh, PA. He is the Founder of L3 Leadership, a company that connects and develops leaders through training, events, mastermind groups, and membership. He is also the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, where he has interviewed world-class leaders such as Dr. Henry Cloud, Dr. Les Parrott, Liz Wiseman, Mike Tomlin, and many others. He is married to his highschool sweetheart, Laura. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others. Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Listen on Tunein: http://tun.in/piVUO Subscribe to our podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/learning-to-lead-podcast Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/l3leadership)

August 8, 2016 #YaJagoffPodcast / Episode #033 The Light of Life Mission held its annual Yinzer 5K so we took the Pittsburgh Party Pedaler - a/k/a the #YinzerMobile - out to North Park and rode around on it while everyone else was working hard running the 5K! We had Ryan Recker, Celina Pompeani, Jimmy Krenn and Jackie Cain all talking about Olympic dreams while John Knight was field reporting from the 5K course. View the Episode Promo Video: LISTEN to the Podcast show right here below or on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play Music and TuneIn via “Pittsburgh Podcast Network” Episode 33 Line-up: “Pittsburgh Olympics Dreams? (From the Yinzer 5K)” Episode Music: Meeting of Important People, “I Know Every Street in this Town” 00:55 I got to stand in the middle of the Pittsburgh Party Pedaler AGAIN while everyone else did the work. Our theme, since we are at the Yinzer 5K, is an Olympics theme. 02:42 Jim Krenn was the MC of the Yinzer 5k. Funny thing….he selected one of the non-pedaling seats on the Party Pedaler…he’s very wise! 07:55 Jackie Cain and Celina Pompeani…. They have a great “we met on twitter” story! Celina is the in-game reporter for the Pittsburgh Penguins and Jackie is the evening anchor for WTAE-TV. Has Celina agreed to bring us the Stanley Cup? What are their Olympic dreams? 13:48 John Knight’s first report from the course. He says he’s way ahead of everyone. 14:31 Jessi Dobos Marsh of the Light of Life Rescue Mission. She has the best, made-up Pittsburgh Olympic event! 18:20 Kevin and Ron are our Party Pedaler drivers. Kevin has an EXTREME Pittsburgh Olympic event in mind! 21:26 John Knight reports in from the finish line? 22:10 We’re trying to wrap this thing up but and John Knight finds WTAE-TV’s Ryan Recker somewhere. He gives Ryan some nutrition tips. 24:29 Jim Krenn agrees to never, ever wear a Speedo bathing suit again and creates a new Olympic sport! Find daily #Jagoffs posts at www.YaJagoff.com How to Listen Regularly: – All shows on the “Pittsburgh Podcast Network” are free and available to listen 24/7 On-Demand in your hand on smartphone and tablet and on your laptop and desktop. – Apple users can find it on the iTunes Podcast app or player. – Android users can find it on the SoundCloud, Google Play Music or TuneIn website or app. * SEARCH: Pittsburgh Podcast Network • iTunes • Google Play Music • SoundCloud • tunein Thanks, To: Photo Credits: The Food Tasters The Pittsburgh Podcast Network Production: Frank Murgia and Wayne Weil How to Follow Everyone on Twitter: The Podcast @YaJagoffPodcast John Chamberlin @YaJagoff Craig Tumas @CraigTumas John Knight @JKnight841 Meeting of Important People @MOIPband Jim Krenn @JimKrenn Jackie Cain @JackieWTAE Ryan Recker @RyanRecker Celina Pompeani @CelinaPompeani Light of Life Mission @LightofLife Jessi Marsh @lemonscarlet Pittsburgh Party Pedaler @PghPartyPedaler The Food Tasters @TheFoodTasters Follow us on Snapchat: Search: PghPodcast and YaJagoffPodcast Produced at talent network, inc. @talentnetworktv by the Pittsburgh Podcast Network @pghpodcast

April 15, 2016 Craig Wolfley is back for a new season of the podcast, along with his former teammate and broadcast partner Tunch Ilkin. Join Tunch & Wolf as they address the State of the Steelers offseason, preview the 2016 schedule, talk with Craig Schweiger, Executive Director of the Light of Life Rescue Mission, answer listener questions from the Social Media Mailbag and more.... The Craig Wolfley Podcast is proudly sponsored by J & D Waterproofing. Call them at 1-800-VERY-DRY or www.jdwaterproofing.com HOW TO LISTEN REGULARLY: – All shows on the “Pittsburgh Podcast Network” are free and available to listen 24/7 On-Demand in your hand on smartphone and tablet and on your laptop and desktop. – Apple users can find it on the iTunes Podcast app or player. – Android users can find it on the SoundCloud or TuneIn website or app. Search: Pittsburgh Podcast Network • iTunes: http://ow.ly/TJ4xU • SoundCloud: http://t.co/LjAPC26o2x • Tunein: http://ow.ly/VUCKV TWITTER FOLLOWS: @CraigWolfley, @TunchIlkin, @TunchandWolf, @Steelers, @SteelersNRadio, @LightOfLife, @talentnetworktv, @pghondemand, @PghPodcast, @JDWaterproofing BOOKINGS/INQUIRIES: • David Sedelmeier • http://talentnetworkinc.com Produced by Pittsburgh Podcast Network for talent network, inc.

Joyce welcomes Kate Wadsworth, public relations and aftercare manager, for Light of Life Rescue Mission, in Pittsburgh, PA. Founded in 1952, the Mission was known as Harbor of Hope Rescue Mission where it served as a refuge for transient men. Today, Light of Life Rescue Mission, has 3 main services that they provide. The Women and Children's Program embraces single mothers and their children whose lives have been ravaged by homelessness, addiction and abusive relationships; whether paralyzed by the grip of addiction, poverty, mental health issues or any combination of these, homeless men find hope in the Men's Residential Program; Light of Life's Samaritan Ministries provide critical points of entry for the poor, homeless and addicted seeking help for immediate needs. Ms. Wadsworth will be talking about these programs and services in depth and sharing how listeners can provide assistance.

May 12, 2015 Former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman and now broadcaster Craig Wolfley podcasts on news from the Steelers, the NFL and the sports world at large, with the occasional odd story thrown in. Craig and his co-hosts Frank Murgia & Wayne Weil often have current and former NFL players as guests. Craig's guests this episode are Adam Crowley of Steelers Nation Radio, Former Steelers Tunch Ilkin, Andy Russell & Wayne Capers, and Kate Wadsworth from Light of Life Rescue Mission. The Craig Wolfley Podcast is proudly sponsored by J & D Waterproofing. Call them at 1-800-VERY-DRY PODCAST TALKING POINTS: STATE OF THE STEELERS: Wolf calls Adam Crowley about Steelers Rookie Mini-Camp ON DECK: Tunch wraps up Tunch & Wolf's Walk for the Homeless 2-Dub talks with Light of Life's Kate Wadsworth Wolf gets a quick word with legendary Steeler Andy Russell Wolf catches up with former teammate Wayne Capers SOCIAL MEDIA MAILBAG: Wolf answers listener questions THINGS THAT ONLY INTEREST WOLF: 89-year-old WWII vet scores touchdown in Kansas Alumni Scrimmage Woman eats THREE 72-ounce steaks in 20 minutes ASK WOLF: Have questions for Craig Wolfley on the Steelers, football in general or just want to pick Wolf's noggin on a random topic? Email your questions to mail@craigwolfley.com, Tweet them to @CraigWolfley, or post them to the Tunch & Wolf Facebook Page! Wolf will answer each week's best questions on the next Craig Wolfley Podcast. TWITTER FOLLOWS: @CraigWolfley, @TunchandWolf, @Steelers, @SteelersNRadio, @LightOfLife, @IronCitySports, @WayneWeil, @talentnetworktv, @tnimedia, @PghPodcast, @JDWaterproofing @TunchIlkin @AdamCrowleySNR BOOKINGS/INQUIRIES: • David Sedelmeier • http://talentnetworkinc.com * This podcast produced and posted by Frank Murgia and Wayne Weil of talent network, inc. | tni media, llc. LISTEN, DOWNLOAD, ENJOY!